OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

James Norman " Jamie" Copley

James Norman " Jamie" Copley

Jan 23, 2022

James Norman “Jamie” Copley, 60, of Sharples WV went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022. He was born May 5, 1961 at Logan WV.Jamie was a preacher at the Henlawson Church of Christ, Henlawson WV. He loved spreading the GOOD NEWS to everyone he came in contact with. He lived his life for Christ and his...

Mary Alice Gunnoe

Mary Alice Gunnoe

Jan 23, 2022

Mary Alice Gunnoe, 88, of Nellis, WV died January 23, 2022 from a short illness.She was preceded in death by her husband Everett T Gunnoe; son Everett Lee Gunnoe; mother, father, brothers, sisters, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.She leaves behind a son Michael Gunnoe of Columbus Ohio; and two daughters Alice Gunnoe of St Albans & Teresa Price of...

Bertha Lea Browning

Bertha Lea Browning

Jan 23, 2022

Bertha Lea Browning, 86, of Julian, WV went home to the Lord on January 23, 2022.She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Bessie Browning; and brothers Cyril, Hannon, and Sherman.She is survived by several cousins and friends. Special thanks to Rusty Kinser family and for their loving care.Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,...

Rodney Gene Ferrell

Rodney Gene Ferrell

Jan 19, 2022

Rodney Gene Ferrell, 70, of Van, WV went home to the Lord on January 19, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents Elwood and Cora Lee Ferrell.He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Rodney cared for his family and loved them dearly. He was a member of the UMWA and worked 38 years in the coal mines. He...

Lawrence Adkins

Lawrence Adkins

Jan 19, 2022

Lawrence Adkins, 72, of Huntington, WV, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV.Lawrence was born September 15, 1949 in Harts, WV, a son of the late Lucille and Denny Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by brothers Claude and Willard Adkins. Lawrence was an avid storyteller and loved spending time...

Patrick Ira White

Patrick Ira White

Jan 18, 2022

Patrick Ira White, 49, of Uneeda, West Virginia passed quickly at home on January 18, 2022. Patrick was born to parents Danny E and Guyneth White on September 18, 1972.Patrick spent his life introducing laughter to his family and friends. In school, if he was not needed for a friendly favor or on the field for game day, he was...

Darlene White Gunnoe Dangerfield

Darlene White Gunnoe Dangerfield

Jan 17, 2022

Darlene White Gunnoe Dangerfield, 71, of Twilight, WV departed this life for her heavenly home on Monday, January 17th, 2022.She was born February 9, 1950 to the late Herbert and Margaret Richmond White. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters whom she loved so deeply Royena Mae White and Katherine Lynn White Workman. Her...

Tennessee Jarrell

Tennessee Jarrell

Jan 17, 2022

Tennessee Jarrell, 91, of Greenview went home to be with Jesus on January 17, 2022.She was born on February 8, 1930. She was a devoted wife, mom, mamaw, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She loved to sew. She made hundreds of beautiful quilts for her family and friends. She was a Christian and a member of the Greenview Freewill...

Robbie Wayne Collins

Robbie Wayne Collins

Jan 13, 2022

Robbie Wayne Collins, 54, of Fairdale, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022. With his passing our beloved Robbie is survived by his loving parents, Billy Wayne and Brenda Collins of Fairdale, WV; his three daughters, Heather Jo Collins (Harry Curd) of Mullens, WV, Jessica Gayle Collins of Summersville, WV and Summer Shae Collins of...

Martha Anna Smith

Martha Anna Smith

Jan 13, 2022

Martha Anna Smith, 87, of Julian, WV put off her earthly body and put on a Heavenly one on Thursday, January 13, 2022.She was preceded in death by her husband George Smith; and her son David Bowman both of Julian.She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Lory Baptist Church. She had four...

Howard Taft Elkins

Howard Taft Elkins

Jan 12, 2022

Howard Taft Elkins Jr., 85 of Midkiff, WV passed away Jan. 12, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard T. Elkins and Lois Vivian Elkins. Surviving family includes his loving wife Billie Lee Elkins, sons Steven M. Elkins and Lowell W. Elkins, sister Vivian Melinda Marcum, grandaughters Jennifer Elkins and Jessica Elkins and...

Christine Williams

Christine Williams

Jan 12, 2022

Christine Williams, 77, of Madison, WV departed this life on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born May 27, 1944 at Logan, WV to the late Denver and Alice Mullins Rowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Chester Williams, children, Debbie Workman, Mary McCoy, and Sharon Williams, and grandchild Ralphy Mitchell, Jr.Mrs. Williams...

Mildred Caroline Parsons

Mildred Caroline Parsons

Jan 12, 2022

Mildred Caroline Parsons of Branchland, WV was born on August 16, 1936 and passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 85 years 4 months and 27 days. She is the daughter of the late Everett and Della Mae Dean Adkins. She was also preceded in death by an infant son Donny Parsons; four brothers, Ollie Adkins, Denver...

Obal Fenny Adkins

Obal Fenny Adkins

Jan 10, 2022

Obal Adkins 80 of Bigson, WV passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Obal and Josie Adkins, his wife Evelyn, sisters Joyce, Joann and Elsie (Cissy). He was a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner.He is survived by his brothers, Richard (Mitzi) of Morrisvale and Roger (Cindy)...

Cary Lee Duffey

Cary Lee Duffey

Jan 9, 2022

Cary Lee Duffey, 60, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 9th, 2022. Cary was born in Madison, WV to Raymond Ray (deceased) and Patsy (Akers) Duffey of Low Gap. He was the second child of six children. His surviving siblings are Lana (Mike) Barker of Foster, Timmy (Debbie) Duffey of Foster, Susan (Kevin) Trammell of Danville, and...

"J.D." James Donald Turley

"J.D." James Donald Turley

Jan 9, 2022

James Donald “J.D.” TurleyMarch 23, 1982 - January 9, 2022James Donald "J.D." Turley, 39, of Charleston, WV was called to his heavenly home on January 9, 2022 after his battle with brain cancer. He resided in Charleston, WV with the loves of his life; wife Sabrina, and his children Audrey and Uriah. He is also survived by his parents Jim...

Geraldine Miller Parsons

Geraldine Miller Parsons

Jan 7, 2022

Geraldine Miller Parsons of Madison, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2022. She was born October 28, 1935 to the late Ernest and Loarreda Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Pedro Parsons; brother, Harold Miller and two daughters Beverley Parsons Hale and Sally...

Harold Edward Black

Harold Edward Black

Jan 7, 2022

Harold Edward “Blackie” Black, 81, of Chapmanville, WV died unexpectedly January 7, 2022.He was born March 24, 1940 to Howard Talmedge and Thelma SaraAnn Black in Akron, OH. Harold met Phyllis Palmer and married in 1969, created a family and made WV home with their three daughters.“Blackie” as he was affectionally known, proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1962...

Charles Thomas Huffman

Charles Thomas Huffman

Jan 7, 2022

Charles Thomas Huffman, age 86, of Foster, WV left his home here on earth to go be in the presence of his Heavenly Father and love of his life, Bonnie Gay Huffman on January 7, 2022 at Boone Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.Charles was born September 30, 1935 to the late John “Tom” and Mary Jone Huffman. In addition...

Kessler Sidney Curry

Kessler Sidney Curry

Jan 3, 2022

Kessler Sidney Curry, 71, of Danville, WV passed away Monday, December 3, 2021. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 6 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with Vic Jarrell and Bill Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens on Low Gap Road, Madison, WV. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time.